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| image = Balac (2).jpg | | image = Balac (2).jpg | ||
| name = Balac Strike VTOL | | name = Balac Strike VTOL | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[New York Vehicle Y2 Facility]] | + | | manufacturer = [[New York Vehicle Y2 Facility]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 132-133, "Balac Strike VTOL"</ref> |
| model = Standard | | model = Standard | ||
| production year=3079 | | production year=3079 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/210/ MUL online | + | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/210/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mission = Anti-Tank Support | | Mission = Anti-Tank Support | ||
| + | | Tech Base = [[Clan]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | ||
| Type = VTOL | | Type = VTOL | ||
| − | | mass = 25 | + | | mass = 25<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | | armor = Forging AM15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | | armor = [[Forging AM15]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | | engine = [[Consolidated 135 XL]] | + | | engine = [[Consolidated 135 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | | comsys = [[Neil 9000 Comm System]] | + | | comsys = [[Neil 9000 Comm System]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | | T&T = [[RCA Econotrac]] | + | | T&T = [[RCA Econotrac]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | | speed = 184 | + | | speed = 184<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,271 <ref name= | + | 2x [[ATM-6]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/><br> |
| + | 1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
Introduced after the [[Jihad]], the '''Balac Strike VTOL''' was an extremely fast and versatile [[Advanced Tactical Missile]]-armed [[VTOL]]. | Introduced after the [[Jihad]], the '''Balac Strike VTOL''' was an extremely fast and versatile [[Advanced Tactical Missile]]-armed [[VTOL]]. | ||
| − | With [[Clan Diamond Shark]] expecting that both the [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] militaries would invest heavily to rebuild to pre-[[Jihad]] levels, the Sharks focused on quickly filling the need for a heavily armed VTOL. While sales were not everything the Sharks hoped for, thanks to the increasing use of reduced military philosophies by [[Devlin Stone]], the Balac was a common sight within most standing militaries and was retained over other older designs that were being phased out. It was maintained in general use even after the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. | + | With [[Clan Diamond Shark]] expecting that both the [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] militaries would invest heavily to rebuild to pre-[[Jihad]] levels, the Sharks focused on quickly filling the need for a heavily armed VTOL. While sales were not everything the Sharks hoped for, thanks to the increasing use of reduced military philosophies by [[Devlin Stone]], the Balac was a common sight within most standing militaries and was retained over other older designs that were being phased out. It was maintained in general use even after the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | Somewhat of a rarity for VTOLs due to their extreme increase in cost, a Consolidated 135 [[XL Fusion Engine]] provides the Balac with an impressive flank speed of 184 kph while allowing it to carry a heavy weapons load-out. Unfortunately like many VTOLs, the Balac carries a relatively minimal armor protection; two and half tons of Forging AM15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] plating are enough to survive incidental hits at speed, but insufficient to survive a sustained salvo while pilots use the hover feature to maximize accuracy of its ATMs. <ref name= | + | Somewhat of a rarity for VTOLs due to their extreme increase in cost, a Consolidated 135 [[XL Fusion Engine]] provides the Balac with an impressive flank speed of 184 kph while allowing it to carry a heavy weapons load-out. Unfortunately like many VTOLs, the Balac carries a relatively minimal armor protection; two and half tons of Forging AM15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] plating are enough to survive incidental hits at speed, but insufficient to survive a sustained salvo while pilots use the hover feature to maximize accuracy of its ATMs.<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | Intended for anti-vehicle support, the Balac carries a pair of Type 6 [[ATM-6]] launchers as its primary weapons. With a four ton capacity ammo bay allowing the craft to carry any combination of ATM missile loads, the Balac boasted lengthy field endurance. In case the ATMs did run dry, a nose mounted Mk.3 [[ER Medium Laser]] provided a degree of non-ammo reliant firepower. <ref name= | + | Intended for anti-vehicle support, the Balac carries a pair of Type 6 [[ATM-6]] launchers as its primary weapons. With a four ton capacity ammo bay allowing the craft to carry any combination of ATM missile loads, the Balac boasted lengthy field endurance. In case the ATMs did run dry, a nose mounted Mk.3 [[ER Medium Laser]] provided a degree of non-ammo reliant firepower.<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *;Spotter : The spotter variant reduced the size of the ammo bay to free up weight for an [[ECM Suite]] and [[Active Probe]], trading the ER Medium Laser for [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name= | + | *;Spotter : The spotter variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3079]] reduced the size of the ammo bay to free up weight for an [[ECM Suite]] and [[Active Probe]], trading the ER Medium Laser for [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/>. BV (2.0) = 934<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 185</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/209/balac-strike-vtol-spotter/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Spotter) variant]</ref> |
| − | *;LRM : A low-cost "budget" variant, both ATM's were downgraded to [[LRM-15]]s and the XL engine was swapped to a standard model. The ammo bay was reduced to compensate for the heavier engine <ref name= | + | *;LRM : A low-cost "budget" variant also introduced in 3079<ref name="MUL3"/>, both ATM's were downgraded to [[LRM-15]]s and the XL engine was swapped to a standard model. The ammo bay was reduced to compensate for the heavier engine<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 184</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/208/balac-strike-vtol-lrm/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (LRM) variant]</ref> |
| − | *;Hybrid : Introduced in | + | *;Hybrid : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3090]]<ref name="MUL4"/> this version uses a standard Fusion engine. The two ATM-6 launchers remain, but the laser has been replaced by a single [[Heavy Machine Gun]] with a half-ton of ammunition. The smaller engine means the Hybrid can only reach a top speed of 150km/h. BV (2.0) = 797<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 41</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6750/balac-strike-vtol-hybrid/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Hybrid) variant]</ref> |
| − | ==VTOL Gallery== | + | == VTOL Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Balac Strike VTOL.jpg|The original Dark Age image of the Balac. | Image:Balac Strike VTOL.jpg|The original Dark Age image of the Balac. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
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| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | == Biblography == |
| − | [[Category:VTOLs]] | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_19.pdf Dossier of Wahab Fusilli]'' |
| − | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]] | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
| + | [[Category:VTOLs|Balac]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 2 June 2016
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| Balac Strike VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New York Vehicle Y2 Facility[1] |
| Production Year | 3079[2] |
| Mission | Anti-Tank Support |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Clan[1] |
| Mass | 25[1] |
| Armor | Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Consolidated 135 XL[1] |
| Speed | 184[1] km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Neil 9000 Comm System[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Econotrac[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10[1] |
| Armament |
2x ATM-6s[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,271[1][2] |
Description
Introduced after the Jihad, the Balac Strike VTOL was an extremely fast and versatile Advanced Tactical Missile-armed VTOL.
With Clan Diamond Shark expecting that both the Clan and Inner Sphere militaries would invest heavily to rebuild to pre-Jihad levels, the Sharks focused on quickly filling the need for a heavily armed VTOL. While sales were not everything the Sharks hoped for, thanks to the increasing use of reduced military philosophies by Devlin Stone, the Balac was a common sight within most standing militaries and was retained over other older designs that were being phased out. It was maintained in general use even after the collapse of the Republic of the Sphere.[1]
Somewhat of a rarity for VTOLs due to their extreme increase in cost, a Consolidated 135 XL Fusion Engine provides the Balac with an impressive flank speed of 184 kph while allowing it to carry a heavy weapons load-out. Unfortunately like many VTOLs, the Balac carries a relatively minimal armor protection; two and half tons of Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous plating are enough to survive incidental hits at speed, but insufficient to survive a sustained salvo while pilots use the hover feature to maximize accuracy of its ATMs.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
Intended for anti-vehicle support, the Balac carries a pair of Type 6 ATM-6 launchers as its primary weapons. With a four ton capacity ammo bay allowing the craft to carry any combination of ATM missile loads, the Balac boasted lengthy field endurance. In case the ATMs did run dry, a nose mounted Mk.3 ER Medium Laser provided a degree of non-ammo reliant firepower.[1]
Variants
- Hybrid
- Introduced in 3090[7] this version uses a standard Fusion engine. The two ATM-6 launchers remain, but the laser has been replaced by a single Heavy Machine Gun with a half-ton of ammunition. The smaller engine means the Hybrid can only reach a top speed of 150km/h. BV (2.0) = 797[8][7]
VTOL Gallery
The original Dark Age image of the Balac.
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 132-133, "Balac Strike VTOL"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MUL online entry for the Balac
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 185
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Spotter) variant
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (LRM) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 184
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Hybrid) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 41